Housekeeper

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Tuition program

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center is hiring a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness in various settings, from patient and exam rooms to public areas. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma and the physical ability to handle cleaning tasks. Key responsibilities include inspecting assigned areas, ensuring cleanliness, and replenishing supplies. Candidates should be skilled in using equipment like vacuum cleaners and autoscrubbers. This full-time role offers varying shifts and comes with benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks like mopping and bending.
• Must be capable of using cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and ensures assigned areas are clean.
• Cleans various areas including patient rooms and public spaces.
• Removes trash and replenishes supplies in assigned areas.

Skills

Ability to perform cleaning tasks

Tactful communication

Understanding of cleaning supplies and equipment

Reading work assignments

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Autoscrubbers

Buffers

Job description

## HousekeeperApplylocations: Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR25-03994## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Performs a variety of environmental services to maintain assigned areas in a clean and orderly condition.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. High school diploma or equivalent**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Inspects and ensures that all assigned areas are properly cleaned and in good repair; report problems to the supervisor. 2. Cleans all assigned areas, including patient rooms, exam rooms, public areas, toilets, procedure rooms, OR rooms, offices and equipment, following established procedures. 3. Removes trash from all assigned areas. 4. Replenishes paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all locations of assigned areas to assure adequate supply. 5. Makes beds, following established cleaning procedures in all patient discharge rooms and on-call rooms as assigned. 6. Maintains assigned equipment in clean, working condition, reporting problems and suggestions to the supervisor. 7. Moves equipment, furniture, boxes, wash walls, spot carpets, etc. as assigned. 8. Follows all safety and sanitation regulations.**For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:**1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must have physical ability to perform cleaning tasks such as mopping, reaching and bending and operating floor equipment such as vacuum cleaners, autoscrubbers, buffers, etc. 2. Must meet Department of Labor's Heavy Duty Standard. 3. Capable of wearing appropriate PPE for an extended period of time**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids and different types of cleaning chemicals.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital. 2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests. 3. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment 4. Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Varied (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Compensation Range:****Company:**GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center**Cost Center:**612 GRMC Environmental Services**Address:**251 N 4th StreetOaklandMaryland**Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Coverage, Tuition Program, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.